Chain parts WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Chain parts" is ISLES.
The clue 'Chain parts' refers to the components of an island chain. 'Chain' suggests a series or group, and 'parts' indicates the individual elements, which are 'isles' or islands.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on January 16, 2026.
Isles are small islands, often part of an archipelago.
Majorca and Minorca, Parts of archipelagos, Bits of land in the ocean, Typical "Survivor" locales, Fiji makeup
The clue “Chain parts” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated January 16 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: ISLES.
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